There are a variety of local, regional and state policies that impact Seattle’s transit choices. City of Seattle

SDOT Transportation Action Agenda

Seattle’s Transportation Strategic Plan outlines a list of specific strategies for making transit a real choice. The plan lays out how transit fits in the context of transportation goals such as moving freight and building neighborhoods. The current plan was adopted in 2005 and will be updated soon.

The Urban Village Transit Network. The Urban Village Transit Network (UVTN) is Seattle’s core network of frequent service transit corridors that support and connect Seattle’s urban villages, as set forth in the Seattle Transit Planand Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan . The UVTN represents the backbone of transit service in Seattle. The goal for the UVTN is to have bus service at least every 15 minutes (in both directions), 18 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Climate change action at SDOT- Metro electric buses (often called “Electric trolley buses”) are powered by clean, efficient electricity from Seattle City Light, which generates 98% of its power from zero-greenhouse gas sources. In addition to being virtually carbon neutral, electric buses are far more energy efficient than diesel, diesel hybrid, or natural gas fueled buses.

Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation 2040. The Puget Sound Regional Council’s long range, regional transportation plan. To be eligible for federal grants, all cities in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties must meet the planning requirements outlined in the regional plan.

Growing Transit Communities. The Puget Sound Regional Council’s plan to maximize transit investments by examining how to make the best use of new light rail and rapid bus corridors.

Washington State

State Growth Management Act. In accordance with the State Growth Management Act, future development should be concentrated within designated urban growth boundaries. This policy preserves green space and encourages urban density.